Jayman7 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 This is a part II of my thread titled unresponsive contractor. Im trying to clean up my garage project after my contractor has gone AWOL. My question is about electrical and permitting. The garage is framed and I have a contractor who is going to clean up a few things that will get me through the framing inspection. Would it be advisable to go ahead and install the plugs and switches prior to getting the framing inspection? Can I as the home owner apply for an electical permit or is this something a licensed electician will have to do. Currently my garage is framed with conduit stubbed into the wall. Thanks for any words of wisdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 They are wholly unrelated. The framing inspector will only look at framing. The electrical inspector will only look at electrical. If you find it simpler to only deal with the framing issues at this time, then do that and hire an electrician later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbarz Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 This is a part II of my thread titled unresponsive contractor. Im trying to clean up my garage project after my contractor has gone AWOL. My question is about electrical and permitting. The garage is framed and I have a contractor who is going to clean up a few things that will get me through the framing inspection. Would it be advisable to go ahead and install the plugs and switches prior to getting the framing inspection? Can I as the home owner apply for an electical permit or is this something a licensed electician will have to do. Currently my garage is framed with conduit stubbed into the wall. Thanks for any words of wisdom. No you can not get an electrical permit as a homeowner. A homeowner may obtain building, sidewalk/driveway, plumbing and mechanical permits only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 No you can not get an electrical permit as a homeowner. A homeowner may obtain building, sidewalk/driveway, plumbing and mechanical permits only.No mechanical, unless you have an EPA registration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbarz Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 No mechanical, unless you have an EPA registration.Are you sure? I heard they changed the rules recently... in the last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Are you sure? I heard they changed the rules recently... in the last year.Only going by what they told me last month when I tried to pull one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbarz Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 They told me yesterday that the Home Owner can pull a Mechanical permit, but the catch is you can only pull it for something like duct work... no A/C or Furnace installs so it might as well be useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 They told me yesterday that the Home Owner can pull a Mechanical permit, but the catch is you can only pull it for something like duct work... no A/C or Furnace installs so it might as well be useless.That's hilarious! The funny part in my case is that I am having a ductless AC installed. I got a contractor signed up and he pulled one for me last week, so I'm in good shape now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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